As I watch the 2010 Winter Olympics, I pause to contemplate how life can change so abruptly within mere seconds. In the time that it takes to blink an eye, a life is made, another ended, dreams realized and hopes dashed. Our Olympians have spent countless hours practicing, perfecting and dreaming for this one performance. So much for such a brief moment.
Is this exact moment really worthy of as much emphasis as it is given? I guess each athlete decides for themselves, just as you and I, how much weight we give this moment.
My minds eye travels to the quote splashed on bumper stickers and motivational posters insisting to me the most important moments are those that take your breath away. Indeed, many of the Olympians do hold their breath as they wait for judgment to be cast.
Judgment. Ugh.
I do not want my "success" dependent upon the approval of man.
This moment, here on my laptop, watching the Olympics proved important to me as well. With a small breath and feeling of increased freedom, I will click on the pale blue box that benignly states, "Save Now" -- and close my laptop. Then I shall lie on my side to watch the presentation of medals... hoping they do not define their true worth by the color of a medal. I shall pray to my God, and eventually fall into slumber. Perhaps tomorrow I shall awake. If not --
my God, my God -- "Save Now".
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